1. What are you good at? I am good at handball.
2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at? when I play handball I feel a rush.
3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at? I would fell bad and if no one would let me play handball.
Chapter 1
1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!)Tao wanted to draw but it was taboo to draw unless you were a chosen one. the wolf dog was hungry but didn't eat.
2. Predict the resolution of each conflict. Tao will learn to draw. The wolf dog will eat again.
Example: sample conflict : Tao needs to find a rabbit. sample predicted resolution: He will find the one he lost.
conflict 1: Tao found a wolf dog that was thin and looked hungry but, the wolf refused to eat. predicted resolution 1: I think that the wolf dog will find food himself.
conflict 2: Tao wants to make art, but its taboo. predicted resolution 2: I think that Tao will find another cave to do art and no one will notice that it's him.
Answer the questions below
Chapter 2
1. Why wasn't the wolf eating? The wolf wasn't eating because he had a long silver of bone jammed deeply into his jaw.
2. What was the resolution of the wolf's problem? Tao took out the bone sticking out from his mouth.
2. Tao entered the slough. Why was this a good idea? It was a good idea because there was some food there. Why might this be a bad idea? It might be a bad idea because people said there where evil spirits and demons.
Answer the questions below
1. In chapter 1, what does Tao really want to learn to do? A. draw
B. hunt
C. make a flint knife
D. control fire
2. In chapter 2, what is stuck in the wolf's jaw?
A. food B. a bone splinter
C. part of a tree
D. a flint knife
Chapter 3
3. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together?
A. walk on a leash
B. swim the river C. hunt
D. escape Volt
4. What decision does Tao tell Volt?
A. he is going to hunt with the dog
B. the dog's name is Ram
C. he is going to look for his parents since he doesn't know who they are D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp
5. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel. I am volt. I am strangely concerned about Tao. He brings much game to our village. I wonder where he gets all that food. I don't understand how he gets so much game with a bad foot. Chapter 4
In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. What are the qualities of her character? List 3 qualities. Find evidence in the chapter to support your ideas. Tao's mother was a interesting person. She was creative,caring,and brave. When people came to take Tao she wouldn't let them. She made things and gave them away for free.
Answer the following questions
Chapter 5
1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw?a horse and a wolf.
2. Which is easier for him and why?the wolf because he can look at the wolf.
Answer the following questions
Chapter 6
1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they?Hunting in the slough and having a wolf dog. 2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet?Tao drawing in caves.
3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging?The goodness in Volt.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Read Chapter 7
CLASSWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter.
1. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Explain your answer.I disagree because everyone has the right to what they want.
2. What about if someone today told you about the thing you most love to do that, "It is taboo. Whether you believe in it or not makes no difference. It is taboo. It is the rule of our society and you must live by it." Would you agree with them? Explain your answer. No I would still do it but in secret.
HOMEWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Read Chapter 8
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Chapter 8 An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting.
Imagine a similar situation today. Imagine a young person who wants to do something with their life that is different from what is normally expected in our society.
What situation did you imagine?There is a boy who wanted to be a computer programer. Everyone else thought that he should be a lawyer. So everyday he would go to the junkyard to look for some computer parts and he would fix broken computers for money.He saved his money and bought a electronic store.He now owns a chain of electronic stores. Today he is a multi-million man.
In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's expectations? Give your opinion.I think he should follow his dreams otherwise he would not be rich.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Read Chapter 9
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Chapter 9 Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind?because he wants tao to be the new cave painter.
What does this tell you about his character?that he cares about tao.
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Read Chapter 10
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chapter 10 1. What are the "mountains-that-walk"?the mountains that walk are mammothes.
2. What almost happened to Tao?He almost got stepped on by the mammoth.
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Read Chapter 11
CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Chapter 11 Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why?because he pushed tao to do better. Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why?because I want a teacher to push me to my limits.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Read Chapter 12
CLASSWORK Monday, October 26, 2009
Chapter 12 1. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most?The clotted blood. 2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?Because Greybeard is dying.
HOMEWORK Monday, October 26, 2008
Read Chapter 13
CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chapter 13 1. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain.No because even if he succeeds no one likes a show off. 2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.I think volt will allow wolf dogs.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Read Chapter 14
CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Chapter 14 1. Why does Tao cross the river?to look for ram. 2. What decision does Graybeard reach?ask the mountain people to release ram.
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Read Chapter 15
CLASSWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009
Chapter 15 What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?he is lost in the cave.
Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework)
Chapter 17
Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 30, 2009
Read Chapter 18
CLASSWORK Monday, November 2, 2009
Chapter 18
Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People?
Extra Credit
Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can add new characters if you want. identidy
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1. What are you good at? I am good at handball.2. How do you feel when you're doing the thing you're good at? when I play handball I feel a rush.
3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do the thing you're good at? I would fell bad and if no one would let me play handball.
Chapter 1
1. What problems or conflicts are presented in chapter one? Tao needing to find a rabbit is an obvious one; identify at least two more (not having anything to do with the rabbit!)Tao wanted to draw but it was taboo to draw unless you were a chosen one. the wolf dog was hungry but didn't eat.2. Predict the resolution of each conflict. Tao will learn to draw. The wolf dog will eat again.
Example:
sample conflict : Tao needs to find a rabbit.
sample predicted resolution: He will find the one he lost.
conflict 1: Tao found a wolf dog that was thin and looked hungry but, the wolf refused to eat.
predicted resolution 1: I think that the wolf dog will find food himself.
conflict 2: Tao wants to make art, but its taboo.
predicted resolution 2: I think that Tao will find another cave to do art and no one will notice that it's him.
Answer the questions below
Chapter 2
1. Why wasn't the wolf eating? The wolf wasn't eating because he had a long silver of bone jammed deeply into his jaw.2. What was the resolution of the wolf's problem? Tao took out the bone sticking out from his mouth.
2. Tao entered the slough. Why was this a good idea? It was a good idea because there was some food there. Why might this be a bad idea? It might be a bad idea because people said there where evil spirits and demons.
Answer the questions below
1. In chapter 1, what does Tao really want to learn to do?
A. draw
B. hunt
C. make a flint knife
D. control fire
2. In chapter 2, what is stuck in the wolf's jaw?
A. food
B. a bone splinter
C. part of a tree
D. a flint knife
Chapter 3
3. What do Tao and Ram learn to do together?A. walk on a leash
B. swim the river
C. hunt
D. escape Volt
4. What decision does Tao tell Volt?
A. he is going to hunt with the dog
B. the dog's name is Ram
C. he is going to look for his parents since he doesn't know who they are
D. he is going to hunt alone but bring back food to the camp
5. Look at Tao's decisions and actions from Volt's perspective. Pretend you are Volt. Write a first person paragraph explaining how you feel.
I am volt. I am strangely concerned about Tao. He brings much game to our village. I wonder where he gets all that food. I don't understand how he gets so much game with a bad foot.
Chapter 4
In a good paragraph, describe Tao's mother. What are the qualities of her character? List 3 qualities. Find evidence in the chapter to support your ideas.
Tao's mother was a interesting person. She was creative,caring,and brave. When people came to take Tao she wouldn't let them. She made things and gave them away for free.
Answer the following questions
Chapter 5
1. Which two animals does Tao try to draw?a horse and a wolf.2. Which is easier for him and why?the wolf because he can look at the wolf.
Answer the following questions
Chapter 6
1. Graybeard realizes that Tao has broken two taboos of his clan. What are they?Hunting in the slough and having a wolf dog.
2. Which taboo doesn't he know about yet?Tao drawing in caves.
3. Graybeard describes Volt differently than we have. What aspects of Volt's character is Graybeard acknowledging?The goodness in Volt.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 16, 2009
Read Chapter 7CLASSWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Write your reaction to the last paragraph in the chapter.1. Do you agree or disagree with Graybeard? Explain your answer.I disagree because everyone has the right to what they want.
2. What about if someone today told you about the thing you most love to do that, "It is taboo. Whether you believe in it or not makes no difference. It is taboo. It is the rule of our society and you must live by it." Would you agree with them? Explain your answer. No I would still do it but in secret.
HOMEWORK Monday, October 19, 2009
Read Chapter 8CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Chapter 8An important theme in this novel is that people should follow their dreams and do what they believe is right, even if they don't follow their society's expected ways. The author examines this theme in a stone age setting.
Imagine a similar situation today. Imagine a young person who wants to do something with their life that is different from what is normally expected in our society.
What situation did you imagine?There is a boy who wanted to be a computer programer. Everyone else thought that he should be a lawyer. So everyday he would go to the junkyard to look for some computer parts and he would fix broken computers for money.He saved his money and bought a electronic store.He now owns a chain of electronic stores. Today he is a multi-million man.
In the situation you imagined, should the person follow his or her dreams or should they follow society's expectations? Give your opinion.I think he should follow his dreams otherwise he would not be rich.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Read Chapter 9CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Chapter 9Why do you think Graybeard changed his mind?because he wants tao to be the new cave painter.
What does this tell you about his character?that he cares about tao.
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Read Chapter 10CLASSWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chapter 101. What are the "mountains-that-walk"?the mountains that walk are mammothes.
2. What almost happened to Tao?He almost got stepped on by the mammoth.
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 22, 2009
Read Chapter 11CLASSWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Chapter 11Do you think Graybeard is a good teacher? Why?because he pushed tao to do better.
Would you like to have been taught a skill by him? Why?because I want a teacher to push me to my limits.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 23, 2009
Read Chapter 12CLASSWORK Monday, October 26, 2009
Chapter 121. Name some of the ingredients used to make paint. Which surprised you most?The clotted blood.
2. Why is Tao afraid at the end of the chapter?Because Greybeard is dying.
HOMEWORK Monday, October 26, 2008
Read Chapter 13CLASSWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Chapter 131. Even if Ram had succeeded in hunting the deer, do you think it was a good idea of Tao's to "show off" his dog's ability to hunt? Explain.No because even if he succeeds no one likes a show off.
2. Predict what will happen next. If you've read ahead, invent an alternate scene.I think volt will allow wolf dogs.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Read Chapter 14CLASSWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Chapter 141. Why does Tao cross the river?to look for ram.
2. What decision does Graybeard reach?ask the mountain people to release ram.
HOMEWORK Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Read Chapter 15CLASSWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009
Chapter 15What problem does Tao have by the end of the chapter?he is lost in the cave.
HOMEWORK Thursday, October 29, 2009
Read Chapter 16CLASSWORK Friday, October 30, 2009
Chapter 16Look at the website of the Laxcaux Caves: http://www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/lascaux/en/ Find a picture that resembles the one Tao is painting. Copy it as your answer to this question.
Read Chapter 17 together in class (not for homework)
Chapter 17
Wow! What a chapter! What was your reaction? Tense? Surprised? You predicted it? Write a paragraph describing your reaction.
HOMEWORK Friday, October 30, 2009
Read Chapter 18CLASSWORK Monday, November 2, 2009
Chapter 18Why does Tao feel he needs to go to the Mountain People?
Extra Credit
Write a narrative describing what happens next. Make sure your plot has a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. You can add new characters if you want.
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